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Kepler-92 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2013
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Kepler-92 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-92, discovered in 2013 using the clever transit method by NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope. This planet was spotted when it gracefully passed in front of its host star, causing a tiny dip in brightness that revealed its presence. Although it doesn’t have an official proper name yet, Kepler-92 b sparks curiosity by being part of a stellar system far beyond our solar backyard. Thanks to the Kepler CCD Array, scientists got a detailed glimpse of this distant world, opening a window to the vast cosmic neighborhood. While the precise distance isn’t always highlighted, this discovery underscores the power of space telescopes in unveiling new planets hiding in the starry depths. It’s a charming celestial newcomer worth a visit—if only in our imaginations!